Graeme Roy

Deputy Head of College @UofGSocSci & Assistant Vice Principal @UofGlasgow. Editor @EconObservatory. Chair @scotfisccomm. Retired piper. Views my own etc.

[Economic History Review @EcHistSocReview]

Now on Early View: '70 years of Scottish National Accounts: 1948–2018'.
By Graeme Roy, Niall G. MacKenzie & Sandy Stewart.
@ProfGraemeRoy @sandystew28 @UofGAsbs @StrathBusiness
#EHS100
https://t.co/vA2U5PRnXO

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

The share of the population receiving disability payments in the UK has increased across all ages between 2020 and 2025, but has increased more in Scotland. This Insight discusses these trends and possible reasons why. Read it here: https://t.co/wsNya2mrtm

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

‘Capital’ spending is investment in public infrastructure like roads, schools and hospitals. We explain why this is important for the economy and public services, and the outlook for capital spending in our new Insight. Read it here: https://t.co/ALFOVqWs4m

[Graeme Roy @ProfGraemeRoy]

@mspliz @scotfisccomm @SP_FinancePAC Thanks Liz!

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

📢 We are looking forward to giving evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee tomorrow at 09:30

Watch live via the @ScotParl website: https://t.co/mHg3YaM8mK

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

Come along to our upcoming in person event exploring "What Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament" 💬📊
👉Register now to secure your place: https://t.co/KkGHyKapQB...

[Graeme Roy @ProfGraemeRoy]

@AntonMuscatelli Thanks Anton.

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

Listen to our commissioners summarise the key points in our report below:

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

We have published our forecasts that accompany the Scottish Government’s 2026-27 Budget announcement. Read them here: https://t.co/RrlazPQnRI.

A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 (1/10)

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

We have a couple of really great online events coming up this week - still time to sign up to attend. For more info visit https://t.co/uYsU7Bro40 to register email [email protected]

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

We are today launching a new SFC Insights series. These Insights will provide brief summaries of our work and role as Scotland’s Independent Fiscal Institution.

Read our first Insight here: https://t.co/5LVcPyreX7

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

We are often asked “how is the Scottish Budget funded?”
As we get ready for the Scottish Budget next week, today’s Insight considers the various funding elements that make up the Scottish Budget.

Read it here: https://t.co/fJBBqYsj8O...

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

Today’s Insight discusses the tools available to the Scottish Government for managing its Budget.

📎 Read today’s Insight here: https://t.co/8NNtp19nRB

[Graeme Roy @ProfGraemeRoy]

We're all delighted to welcome our two new Commissioners to @scotfisccomm - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.

A huge thanks too for our retiring commissioners Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon!

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

We've two new Commissioners - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini start with us today, as Professor David Ulph and Professor Francis Breedon stand down at the end of their terms.
https://t.co/tk5HwaSOhv

[Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI]

In the final episode of our Key Figures series, Mairi Spowage speaks to Professor in Economics at the Adam Smith Business School, and previous director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, @ProfGraemeRoy.

Listen here: https://t.co/Qe4l03JbJL

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

We’ve just published our Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives paper considering how climate change mitigation could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability. Read it here: https://t.co/WL7cOYLUU7
This thread summarises some key points from the report. 1/4

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

Tomorrow at 09:30, we will appear at @SP_FinancePAC to give evidence on our latest publications. Watch live on Scottish Parliament TV: https://t.co/iRYswKGWs7

[National Institute of Economic and Social Research @NIESRorg]

The #UK needs to translate its plans for long-term economic #growth into a clear set of priorities in order to reverse current trends and end the 15 years of poor #productivity it has experienced 📈
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@TPIProductivity

https://t.co/BCltKRaRjd

[National Institute of Economic and Social Research @NIESRorg]

Some of the authors include @DianeCoyle1859, @UofGVC, @PatrickDiamond1, @nigel_driffield, @TeraPauliina, @thomasforth, @jundu_econ, @timleunig, @RichardALJones, @r_ortegaargiles, @ProfGraemeRoy, and is edited by @bart_ark, @andywwestwood and our @EconSteveM & @AdrianPabst1 👇

[UofG Social Sciences @UofGSocSci]

There's still time to register for the LeadHERship Retreat.

This 2-day retreat in Glasgow aims to boost your executive presence and accelerate your career growth. The programme is designed for women by women.

Learn more: https://t.co/o8igiBJa1N.